Schoolboy Found Dead in Rajshahi Paddy Field

Tragedy struck the village of Dharmapur in Paba Upazila, Rajshahi District, when the body of 11-year-old schoolboy Adib was recovered from a paddy field on Monday morning at approximately 7:00 am. Adib had been reported missing nearly 11 hours earlier, leaving the local community in shock and fear.

Adib was the son of Rana, a local pharmacy owner, and a fourth-grade student at a nearby school. According to his family, he was last seen at around 8:45 pm on 2 March. Despite searching throughout the night, his whereabouts remained unknown until villagers discovered his body in the early hours of Monday. Upon discovery, the police were promptly notified.

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Habibur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Karnahar Police Station, confirmed that Adib’s body had been sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for autopsy. “The exact cause of death will only be determined after the post-mortem. All possibilities, including foul play, are being thoroughly investigated,” he said.

Adib’s family has indicated that they will formally lodge a case with the relevant police station. Authorities have assured that the matter is being taken seriously and have increased security measures to reassure the community.

Although Dharmapur is generally a peaceful village, the incident has cast a pall of grief over the area. Local students and parents are reportedly anxious, calling for a swift resolution and justice for the young boy.

Experts have highlighted the importance of combined efforts by families, schools, and law enforcement to ensure child safety. Meanwhile, authorities stress that the investigation will continue until accurate information is established, aiming to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The disappearance and recovery of Adib spanned roughly 11 hours, leaving a deep impact not only on his family but on the wider Dharmapur community.